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As Great Firewall Looms Large, Hong Kong Residents Rush to Delete Internet History

The impending national security law that Beijing is about to impose on Hong Kong triggered concerns over censorship and surveillance similar to mainland China

Jun 22, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Facebook

Cop Accused of Killing George Floyd Goes Out to Buy Food; ''Go Back to Jail,' Says Furious Shopper

The video was shot by a shopper who identified J. Alexander Keung, who is charged with abetting second-degree murder of George Floyd.

Jun 22, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus Is a 'Product' of CCP, says White House Official After Beijing Suspends US poultry Imports

China suspends US poultry imports from COVID-19-affected business firm Tyson Inc, an Arkansas-based meat processor

Jun 22, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

NYPD Suspends Officer Without Pay for Using Banned Chokehold; Video Goes Viral

The video shows at least four officers positioned above the man, trying to restrain and handcuff him with one appearing to put him in a chokehold.

Jun 22, 2020

By R. Ghosh

What is Ninja Bomb? US Hellfire Missile armed with swords Killed Top ISIS, Al Qaeda bosses in Syria

The R9X, or flying Ginsu kills a selected target with 6 blades. To the targeted person, it's as if a speeding anvil fell from the sky.

Jun 22, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Hong Kong Lawyers Alarmed at Plans for Judges in National Security Trials

Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, will also have the power to appoint judges to hear cases under the national Security law

Jun 21, 2020

By Reuters

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Territorial Clash Over Islands Between China and Japan Could Trigger New Political Tension in Asia

Since mid-April, Japan has spotted regular Chinese governments ships near the waters of the disputed Senkaku/ Diaoyu islands

Jun 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Adult Film Star Johnny Sins Congratulates Graduating NUS Students

A Facebook user claims to have requested the American popular adult film star to congratulate his friends

Jun 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

NUS

Mainland China Confirms 26 New Coronavirus Cases Including 22 From Beijing

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 8.7 million people globally

Jun 21, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

The Sultan Mosque at Kampong Glam, Singapore

Singapore Makes Online Booking Mandatory for Friday Services Set to Resume From June 26

Singapore allows religious congregation with a maximum of 50 people permitted to offer prayers at one time

Jun 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Thai Woman Allegedly Chops Off Paedo Father's Penis After Years of Abuse

Mother claims the woman was abused since the age of 10 by her father, who had temper issues

Jun 21, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

China Planning 'Pearl Harbor-Style' EMP Attack on US, Claims Expert

Dr Peter Pry, Executive Director of the EMP Task Force on Homeland and National Security, says the surprise attack will kill millions in US

Jun 21, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Who Is Troy Sutton? US Coronavirus Scientist Claims His Lab Is Safer Than Outside World

Just like China's batwoman, Shi Zhengli, US Troy Sutton in the US is currently working with the novel Coronavirus

Jun 20, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

From Huawei to 'Spy' Arrest: China Targets Canada Now Despite Worsening Economy Amid Covid-19

China has acted swiftly against Canada with trade roadblocks and espionage charges against two Canadians since the arrest of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou

Jun 20, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Huawei

Indonesia Confirms 1,226 New Cases of Coronavirus and 56 New Deaths: Ministry

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 460,000 people worldwide

Jun 20, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

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